Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Last March, Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner requested the Florida Department of Law Enforcement conduct an investigation into allegations of wrongdoing. Targets of the probe included then County Administrator Pat Bean and County Attorney Renee Lee. The status of raises without the approval of the board, that Ms. Bean and Attorney Lee received were brought […]

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A 66-year-old man was arrested last Friday and charged with 14 counts of child pornography. The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant at his residence. According to police, Lovell Stephens, 2025 E. New Orleans Avenue, admitted to downloading files depicting child pornography from the Internet after it was discovered during the execution of […]

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In recognition of Black History Month, the Tampa Chapter of a national organization is offering free mammograms. This is the third year the organization has celebrated Black History Month by offering the health screening. Mrs. Sonia Franklin, president of the Tampa Bay Chapter of Sisters Network, Inc., said the mammograms are being offered through a […]

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On Saturday, February 19th, 7 p.m., playwright Ms. Talitha Anyabwele will present her creation of ‘Black Girl Speaks: A Three-Part Harmony’ at the University of South Florida, Theater 1, 3837 Holly Dr., Tampa. This is the debut for the production to a Tampa audience by the Tampa native. ‘Black Girl Speaks‘ delivers a series of […]

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The second trial for Grammy award winning singer, Buju Banton, began Monday in Tampa as he faces drug and weapons charges. Banton (real name Mark Myrie) was tried five months ago on federal drug trafficking charges. That trial ended with a hung jury. Government officials allege Banton conspired with associates to buy a shipment of […]

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In recognition of Black History Month, Investigation Discovery will be broadcasting The Injustice Files showcasing three world premiere documentaries, commencing Friday, February 18, 2011, at 9 p. m., February 25 and March 4. The first world premiere is titled: “The Secrets of Natchez.” This documentary will showcase Wharlest Jackson and the Armstrong Tire and Rubber […]

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As this week’s Beauty Unlimited feature, we present to you the lovely Samantha. This young lady lights up every room she enters with her smile, energy and honest wit. Samantha wants to be a businesswoman in the future, but for right now, she’ll just continue to work hard and pay her dues. Samantha is not […]

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Welcome to this week’s Spotlight feature, the lovely Hannah. Hannah enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and really enjoys being in front of the camera. Hannah aspires to become a very successful businesswoman, and doesn’t mind passing on her success to others. When Hannah is relaxing she loves doing it in the privacy […]

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After a thorough investigation, Tampa Police have charged a second person in the death of Ronderique Anderson. Ronderique, 16-months-old, died days after his father, Dwayne Poole, allegedly threw him onto a bed causing his head to strike a wall or dresser, then striking the boy with his hand and a belt. Ronderique was hospitalized and […]

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